NOBLE CORP: Internal Probe on Nigeria Operations Still Ongoing

Noble Corp.’s internal investigation of its Nigerian operations is ongoing, according to the Company’s latest Quarterly Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Since June 2007, the Company has been conducting an internal investigation focusing on the legality under…

NOBLE CORP: Ruling on NIMASA Prelim. Objection Set for Oct. 2008

A ruling on the preliminary objection filed by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Minister of Transportation to Noble Corp.’s originating summons is scheduled for October 2008.

During the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company’s Nigerian…

NOBLE CORP: Challenges Audit Findings for 2002 & 2004 Periods

Noble Corp. contests, or intends to contest, including through litigation if necessary, most audit findings for the 2002 and 2004 periods.

Certain of the Company’s international income tax returns have been examined for the 2002 and 2004 periods and audit…

NOBLE CORP: Pursues Indemnification for Indian Customs Liability

Noble Corp.’s wholly owned indirect subsidiary, Noble Asset Company Ltd., continues to pursue contractual indemnification against liability for Indian customs duty and related costs and expenses against a rig’s previous owner in arbitration proceedings in London, which proceedings the parties…